Charset

/ˈtʃɑrˌsɛt/ noun

Definition

a defined set of characters that can be used in computing and digital communications

Etymology

Compound of character + set, from computing terminology developed in the 1960s

Kelly Says

Charsets are like digital alphabets - they tell computers which symbols exist and how to display them correctly!

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